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Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide
Does the C4 suspension make for a wider track at all than the AirRide A-arms?
If I were to go with this setup (I love it by the way), I would more than likely end up running coilover front suspension instead of bags. Reguardless, I will still be running a 15" front wheel (15X5) and I know that these trucks already have a bit of an issue with the front wheels being inward an awful lot (mine is an 87).
I find interest in this setup mainly because I am a simplicity freak, and if I could eliminate that huge crossmember, stock A-arms, and steering box, for all of this clean cut and simple stuff, it would really clean up my under hood appearance.
I'd guess that it'd also perform alot better at high speed than stock stuff too, and as of right now I'll be looking at 130+ in the 1/4 mile on stock junk.
This is what I'm faced with currently...
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Steve-
The overall width of the C4 (hub face to hub face w/rotors installed) is 63". It is a bit wider than the Dropmember with stock or Air Ride arms.
About the 15's... I didn't know they made 15" wheels anymore
!!!! I am pretty confident the wheels need to be 16" or larger diameter. I will check into it and let you know. Keep in mind the bolt pattern on the C4 is 5X4.75" the truck bolt pattern is 5X5".
As for spacing the wheels to get the desired track width, it does have some effects on the steering scrub radius and will also add some extra stress to the hub assembly (2" spacers wouldn't add an extreme amount, but it will add some). I am assuming you already have the wheels you want to use, or else you one could always buy some with the proper backspacing.